News

William Johnstone, 48, was last seen in the East Calder area around 11.30pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

‘Concerns growing’ for man who vanished from town

Passengers returing to Edinburgh after a holiday were left stranded overnight after a 'drunk' passenger caused a flight to be diverted to Germany.

Holidaymakers stranded overnight after 'drunk' passenger delays flight

Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall as Emma and Dexter in the new Netflix series, One Day, filming in Edinburgh. Pic. Contributed

One Day plaque planned by Netflix at city centre location

Consultants paid £6.4m for Sherrifhall flyover scheme

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes new wild cat

Clash at Scottish Parliament over People's Story closure

Search for missing man ends in tragedy

EasyJet passengers travelling from Edinburgh Airport have been warned of pilot strikes on Sunday, October 27.

Edinburgh travellers could face flight chaos during school holidays

Reopening of roundabout delayed following ‘unforeseen challenges’

Edinburgh Festivals

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo set to stun audiences for one final weekend

As the 2024 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show draws to a close, the cast are set to wow audiences for the final Journeys performances with their incredible vibrancy, colour and spectacle.

Karen Hemmati

6,580 reusable cups have been used by Fringer go-ers

Surgeons Quarter sets the pace at 2024 Fringe

TV star Lorriane Kelly visited The Oxford Bar in Edinburgh city cente following her appearance at the Book Festival

Lorraine Kelly visits 'proper Edinburgh pub' with 'best bar staff'

Edinburgh Fringe-goer Alexander Mezger, 51, from Germany, won 'free beer for a year' after ordering a pint of Innis & Gunn beer on The Mound.

I won 'free beer for a year' after buying pint at Edinburgh Fringe

Take a look through our gallery to see the 10 previous winners of Funniest Joke of the Fringe award.

10 funniest Fringe jokes from previous years

Traffic and Travel

Safety improvements to be considered outside primary school

Do you feel safe cycling in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh cyclists weigh in on whether the city is safe

ScotRail services have been suspended following an emergency incident between Haymarket and Linlithgow.

Disruption to train services expected following emergency incident

Edinburgh councillor Graeme Bruce said the lack of progress was 'extremely disappointing'

Drivers 'fed up' with Sheriffhall improvement delays

The slip road exiting the M8 eastbound at Junction 3 Livingston will be closed on the night of October 3 to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to repair defects in the carriageway.

M8 slip road overnight closure for carriageway repairs

Shay Deeny originally lived in Edinburgh before a remote working job opportunity arose and enabled him to move to Amsterdam on his own.

Local man talks about his seamless move to Dutch city

Crime

Police Scotland

Man to appear in court following theft at local business

Murder inquiry launched following death of a 50-year-old man

The incident happened at around 10pm in Robert Burns Drive near its junction with Mossgiel Walk on Tuesday, August 27

Three charged following robbery that left pensioners terrified

Maureen Gunn embezzled thousands of pounds from her mother

Pensioner admits embezzling thousands of pounds from own mum

The incident happened near Abbey Road on Friday.

Detectives repeat appeal for information about attack in Dalkeith

Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told this is the second sex attack carried out by Roderick Keith in recent years. Pic: File image

Violent doorman jailed for shocking abuse against six women

Weather

Edinburgh should be able to look forward to an Indian Summer in October

6 ways to soak up the last of the sun as city set for Indian Summer

Oxford Road in Aylesbury has been closed due to flooding this morning

Weather scenes across the UK as cars under water and schools closed

Business

Halfords DIY advent calendar is back for 2024. Photo: Halfords

Halfords DIY advent calendar is back for 2024 - how to buy

The Happy Valley Hotel, located on Bathgate Road in Blackburn, West Lothian, is up for sale.

Pub where Susan Boyle entertained locals at karaoke nights up for sale

Ballie Ballerson, a ball pit cocktail bar located on Forrest Road in Edinburgh, has permanently closed.

Biggest cocktail bar in city announces closure 'with so much sadness'

Politics

Retired engineer Derek Mills, who lives at West Pilton Grove, is another council resident waiting on ventilation improvements.

Tenants in ‘potential death trap’ council homes left reeling

Tennis star Andy Murray tries out fast-growing racket sport Padel with British number one Tia Norton at a Padel pop-up event in London in November 2022. Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images for Game4Padel.

New covered padel tennis court plans approved

How the Scottish Parliament might have looked

Parents were issued parking fines after stopping on double yellow lines as they dropped children off at Dunbar Primary School.

Council cancels school parking tickets

UK Trending

Bonfire Night is now just a few weeks away

Aldi stores will be stocking fireworks next week, with prices from 99p

Liela Moss has announced she's cancelled her UK tour as costs on the road continue to escalate - leaving her potentially in considerable debt.

Liela Moss cancels short UK tour due to escalating costs

Thousands of magazines and newspapers can be found at Readly

I've found cheaper way to read celebrity and glossy fashion magazines

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Tk Maxx and its Homesense stores have recalled a granola bar due to an undeclared allergen.

TK Maxx and Homesense issue urgent recall on popular snack

My new kitchen gadget that saves me time

My favourite new kitchen gadget is almost half price in deal

Environment

Seafield is Scotland’s largest wastewater treatment works, treating the wastewater from the population equivalent of 850,000 people. Biogas captured during the treatment process is used to generate green energy. Three tours are on offer for Doors Open Days, each with 12 spaces. Booking is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seafield-leith-wastewater-treatment-works-doors-open-days-2024-edinburgh-tickets-1021441728707?aff=oddtdtcreator

Big drop in stink complaints about city sewage plant

Blitz on discarded chewing gum on city's streets and pavements

People

On October 13, well-known buildings and venues will light up to highlight Secondary (metastatic) Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Edinburgh landmarks lighting up purple for cancer charity

This October, six iconic landmarks in Edinburgh will join 70 venues, sites and monuments and light up in the distinctive pink, purple and teal of breast cancer charity Make 2nds Count.

Mark Dowie

This traditional semi-detached six-bedroom house in Morningside comes with spacious and flexible accommodation, and is currently available at offers over £1.3 million. Off-street parking is provided for multiple cars on a private side driveway.

Property: Stunning six-bedroom £1.3 million Morningside home for sale

​Libraries have been proactive in their response to the cost of living crisis.

Midlothian Libraries make awards' shortlist for community work

Meadowbank invites nominations to add to its Wall of Honour

Little Picardy is set to open later this summer and will be integrated with the Edinburgh Playhouse

Strictly star announced for Playhouse musical days after exiting show

Education

Gilmerton man Gary Staerck, 44, pictured with two of his three daughters, Scarlet and her twin Amelia, both 9, who each benefit from school ASN services.

Petition launched against proposed cuts to services for ASN pupils

Tesco shoppers nominated Firrhill High School the £5,000 Golden Grant

Shopper selects Edinburgh school to receive £5,000 donation

Several children led the march alongside a "symbolic" coffin.

Thousands of protesters attend silent pro-Palestine march through the capital

An artist's impression of the main hall in the redeveloped Royal High School in Edinburgh.

Heritage charity seeks locals' views on former Royal High building

Morningside’s McLarens on the Corner is running the special offer from Monday to Friday, October 14-18.

Kids eat for free at city restaurant during October school holidays

The Old College opened in 1855 as Daniel Stewart’s Hospital for 50 destitute boys. In 1870 the Edinburgh Merchant Company turned the Hospital into a fee-paying day school and changed the name to Daniel Stewart’s College remodelling the building into a state-of-the-art teaching institution. The old open courtyard at the north side of the building was eventually roofed over and this reopened in 2007 following a multi-million pound rebuild to create a Performing Arts Centre. Visitors will have access to the Old College buildings and an exhibition on the development of education since the early 19th century. Open: Saturday 28 September, 9.30am-12.

Private schools to merge and scrap single sex rule

Health

Scottish Government Be The Early Bird

People in Scotland quick to report a missing delivery but not possible cancer sy...

Sylvia Paton is one of the campaign group's organisers

'Dispersing eyecare services could be 'catastrophic' for some'

Mpox is spreading across Europe - but there are ways you an protect yourself

Mpox: symptoms to look out for as vaccine programme begins in DRC

Simba mattresses are as cheap as we've seen them in a long time

We've found some huge savings on Simba Hybrid mattresses for Prime Day

Opinion

Susan Deacon, Chair of Lothian Buses

City needs strong and efficient bus company - John McLellan

Ex-Lothian Buses chair Jim McFarlane is going out on a high, having handed over the reins to former MSP Susan Deacon in August. He stayed on the board long enough to see the company named UK Bus Operator of the Year this week.

John McLellanJohn McLellan
Mhairi Black's debut run at the Fringe was met with resounding success

Reflecting on the whirlwind that was the Fringe - Karen Koren

One in every four children in Scotland is living in poverty (Picture: John Devlin)

We’ll lift people out of poverty, again - Ian Murray

Kept in the dark over mysterious new Lothian Buses directors​​​​​​​John McLellan
John McLellan
An artist's impression of how the proposed student accommodation development at Jock's Lodge would look.

Market needs more freedom for housing - John McLellan

Jack Milroy and Rikki Fulton with some of the characters from Babes in the Wood, the Christmas pantomime at the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh in December 1980

King’s Theatre refurbishment is worth every penny – oh yes it is! - Donald Ander...

Wild Places, Wild Encounters is written by Glen Cousquer and explores Edinburgh’s wilder side, published by Whittles (www.whittlespublishing.com/Wild_Places_Wild_Encounters)

New book celebrates city's living landscape - Donald Anderson

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